Formation of giant iron oxide-copper-gold deposits by superimposed, episodic hydrothermal pulses

The Candelaria iron oxide-copper-gold deposit in Chile was formed by superimposed, episodic hydrothermal pulses with contrasting composition and temperature, according to micro-textural and compositional variations in actinolite, a common alteration mineral.

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Main Authors: Irene Del Real, Martin Reich, Adam C. Simon, Artur Deditius, Fernando Barra, María A. Rodríguez-Mustafa, John F. H. Thompson, Malcolm P. Roberts
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Nature Portfolio 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/aa348575608f40a39f1db814bac469aa
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Summary:The Candelaria iron oxide-copper-gold deposit in Chile was formed by superimposed, episodic hydrothermal pulses with contrasting composition and temperature, according to micro-textural and compositional variations in actinolite, a common alteration mineral.